Author Topic: Brake grinding on downhills (Read 2286 times)

nowster · « **on:** May 12, 2013, 02:27:03 PM »

I'm finding that if I've been doing a long downhill section at low speed, there's a grinding sound for a few minutes even after getting back on the straight and level (and not using brake).

Is it time to get the pads + disc replaced?

chrisc · « **Reply #1 on:** May 12, 2013, 03:03:29 PM »

nowster · « **Reply #2 on:** May 15, 2013, 01:56:43 PM »

Quote from: chrisc on May 12, 2013, 03:03:29 PM

Yes

I was hoping for a little more detail than that.

madasafish · « **Reply #3 on:** May 15, 2013, 02:17:33 PM »

It sounds as if:

the disks are worn and corroded
or
the pads have worn down to the wear strip - which is designed to make a noise
or
a rear caliper is corroded and sticks
or

or
..

Impossible to say with such a brief description. Inspection and a strip down is the only answer: preferably by a competent mechanic...t